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The Secret to the Best Ceviche Recipe
Exploring the secrets of the Best Ceviche Recipe in Mexico. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor PLAYA DEL CARMEN — I never met a ceviche I didn’t like. In fact, when I’m in Mexico (as I am now) I subsist on […]
The Caribbean’s First Pizza Boat
A floating pizzeria? In a spot off the southeastern coast of St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, it’s a reality. Pizza Pi, which debuted in Christmas Cove last year, is the Caribbean’s first-ever pizza boat. The brainchild of award-winning chef and […]
How to Spend Your Summer at Viceroy Anguilla
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Viceroy Anguilla is offering a host of special programming opportunities for its annual Summer Spectacular. The event series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with culinary specials in all the restaurants including a daytime Food Bazaar […]
5 Small Caribbean Islands You Should Visit Now
It’s something all Caribbean Journal readers have in common (other than loving to travel to the Caribbean): you love small islands. Sure, bigger destinations have a lot to offer — but there’s something endearing about the less-traveled places, the ones with small […]
The Art of Caribbean Design
By Stephanie Tyler CJ Contributor When people envision the Caribbean, they think of nature at its best—sparkling waters, white sand beaches, lush tropical forests, and sunny weather for days. Whether venturing off to a resort suite or luxurious vacation home, […]
The Perfect Caribbean Beach Lunch
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It arrives in a black wooden box, its contents concealed beneath a sliding cover. Our beach butler, Bautista, carefully places the load on our seaside cabana bed, and, with a proud flourish, slides the […]
The Ultimate All-Inclusive Resort
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Back in 2010 I visited Grand Velas Riviera Maya and was blown away. In a landscape of three-star hotels posing as five, the Mexican all-inclusive resort near Playa Del Carmen proved to be the […]
The 25 Best Bahamas Hotels
With 700 islands and cays, it’s no surprise that the Bahamas has always boasted a world of great places to stay, with the best Bahamas hotels ranging from large hotels to chic boutiques to private islands resorts. There is something […]
This Caribbean Hotel Offers Personal Tequila Service
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In our travels around the Caribbean we’ve been on the receiving end of many hotel welcome amenities. Ice buckets of champagne; logoed beach bags; and handy water bottles – we’ve been lucky enough to […]
At These Accommodations, You Never Have to Leave
It’s always so hard to leave a great hotel in the Caribbean. And then there’s that little whisper at the end of your stay — “what if I added another day?” “What if I stayed the whole weekend?” Or perhaps […]
The 7 Best Places to Stay in Cancun
Finding the right Cancun hotels is all about knowing what you’re looking for. If you’re trying to find a great everything-included resort in Cancun, you’ll have plenty to choose from; it seems that moniker applies to almost all the resorts on […]
Five Caribbean Luxury Resorts to Visit Right Now
By Alexander Britell Editor in Chief abritell@caribjournal.com There’s a rule I have. You know you’re in a truly great hotel from the moment you step inside the lobby (or sometimes even on the driveway approach). You know because you feel […]
10 Caribbean Hotspots to Visit This Spring
Maybe you’re looking for a classic beach getaway. Maybe you’re looking for an adventurous jaunt to an eco-resort. Or maybe you’re looking for a foodie holiday. Spring is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean — the crowds thin […]
Thinking Beyond Caribbean Climate
By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor No, we are not talking about climate change and the disruptive effects of increased temperatures, sea level rise, coastal erosion, ocean pollution and acidification, nor the loss of biodiversity, water scarcity, and the increased frequency […]
A New Executive Chef in St Lucia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Twin resorts Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain have appointed Stefan Goehcke has their new Executive Chef. Goehcke has worked in various Michelin-starred restaurants and eateries in culinary capitals around the world, but said he was […]
The Top 20 Places to Stay in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a multitude of destinations. But the country is so large and diverse that you may think you know the DR when, actually, you don’t. Sure, you may know about the traditional tourism hubs like Punta Cana and Puerto […]
5 Tiny Caribbean Islands to Visit Right Now
There aren’t any really “big” islands in the Caribbean — it’s all relative. But in the world of Caribbean travel, there are certainly small islands — and some even smaller than that. The latter are often far off the beaten path, […]
The 10 Best Bahamas All-Inclusive Resorts
Finding the right Bahamas all-inclusive resort is about finding the place that suits your travel tastes and experiences. But when you find the right one, it’s a special kind of experience on a Caribbean island. Because the truth is, you can […]
Why Bucuti and Tara Is the Best Place to Stay in Aruba
A Dutch Caribbean gem By Alexander Britell There’s something special about the air here. Maybe it’s the breezes from Eagle Beach, or the dry heat of Aruba. Actually, it’s something far simpler: an in-room air purifier and dehumidifier. This is […]
The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in St Lucia
Got your sights set on St Lucia? We don’t blame you. It’s been said that St Lucia is the “Helen of the West Indies,” and it’s hard to argue: St Lucia’s lush landscape, from its famous Pitons to its lush […]
A New Pop-Up Hotel in Bonaire
Bonaire has a new place to stay — for now. Piet Boon Bonaire, a villa portfolio on the island, has launched a new pop-up bed and breakfast concept called The Boon House. As part of the project, Piet Boon is […]
Seven Reasons Why You’ll Love a Windstar Cruise
A different kind of cruise By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor There are so many cruise lines that sail to the Caribbean that it’s hard to know which one to choose, let alone which ship and which itinerary to select. […]
Why Jamaica Always Delivers
A Jamaican odyssey By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Every time I find myself in Jamaica, it never fails to amaze me that despite its economic woes, sprinkled with crime and violence, there is a vibe that infects me upon arrival […]
The Best Tropical Islands You Can Visit, Led by Saint Martin
Don’t just go on a great vacation to the Caribbean this year. Go on an interesting one. Explore the Caribbean in new ways — see parts of the region you may have never considered, or find new corners of the […]
Forget Trashing the Dress. At This Caribbean Hotel, You Can Snorkel the Dress.
A new post-wedding option By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’ve heard of “trashing the dress” – the phenomenon in which newlywed couples have photos taken after the ceremony in non-traditional environments such as abandoned buildings and open fields that […]
These are the New Caribbean Hotels for 2016
The new and soon-to-open hotels worth checking out this year By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We aren’t holding our breath for the opening of the Bahamas’ troubled Baha Mar project next year, but we are getting excited about the […]
The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts
When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, we’ve always said that the Dominican Republic is the regional king — and that’s borne out in the numbers. And while many of the country’s top all-inclusives are focused in Punta Cana, there are so […]
How One of the Caribbean’s Best Chefs Is Reimagining Mexican Cuisine
There’s a new restaurant on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, with a twist: it’s the brainchild of a French chef, Yann Cozic. It’s called Flor de Canela, and it’s the newest eatery at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, home to […]